Punchestown organisers are encouraging those missing out on the races this week to dress up to take part in a Virtual Fillies Day.
The much-loved racing weekend is cancelled, but organisers are calling on fashionistas to get their favourite glad rags on this Friday for a virtual ‘Best Dressed’ competition.
Plus, entrants could be be with a chance of winning amazing prizes worth almost €5,500.
Announcing the event, aiming to raise much needed funds for The Jack and Jill foundation, organisers said: “Virtual racegoers can swap the racetrack for their kitchen, garden, sitting room, bedroom or garden shed!
“We know it’s not quite the same, but we are all in this together! So, stay safe, stay home and have some fun with fashion!
“Dress up in your favourite race day outfit and put your best foot forward in our Punchestown Virtual Fillies Day.
“It costs just €4 to enter with all proceeds going directly to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.”
“There is a prize fund worth almost €5,500 up for grabs.
“Thank you so much to all of our generous sponsors who have given us so many great prizes!! It’s a great cause and a bit of craic so why not dress at home!
To enter, donate €4 to The Jack and Jill Children Foundation by Texting WECARE to 50300.
Screen shot your donation and post a pic of your outfit by PM to Gail’s Rails @gailsrails or Stuarts Select Style for judging @stuarts_select_style.
Or you can upload your photo on your own social media by using #punchestownfillies day and tag @punchestownraces
Organisers have also urged that no old images will be considered.
They said: “So remember it has to be taken during this time, at home!
“It’s all a bit of fun and will help raise much needed funds to support the incredible work The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation do. Go for it and show us your style!”
